Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic, inflammatory, multisystem, autoimmune disorder. It is a disabling and painful condition which can lead to substantial loss of mobility due to pain and joint destruction. The disease is also systemic in that it often also affects many extra-articular tissues throughout the body including the skin, blood vessels, heart, lungs, and...
I so understand that statement now !! theres few things to like but I am really learning to hate this stuff. I dont even like myself on pred. Im really hoping they can start tapering soon. I do another ct scan next wednesday so we will see shortly after. my emotions are everywhere and my stomach aches can be horrable. anybody else thats been on this dose(40 mg) had bad gas like feelings or stomache ailments ? sometimes I have heartburn so bad that it feels like a heart attack ! well the weight gain is gaining on me, but thats tolerable over the weird sickly feelings. and yes the lack of joint pain is to be liked too !! big toss up ! lol
Prednisone is well-known for mood swings so it is probably the culprit for your emotions being all over the place. It is amazing how it works on swelling and joint pain - such a shame it's not good long-term.
When you do start to taper off, don't try to do it too quickly, especially from 10mg down.
Hope your CT scan result shows improvement. Will be thinkng of you.
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I have been using braggs apple cider vinegar (a capful in water) to control my stomach upset....it helps to balance the acid in your stomach and is an acquired taste...the more you drink it the better it will taste. I can't even imagine being on that much...I am trying to get off of 5mg now and I have the shakes and my pain is getting worse.
Good luck...glad your pain is better though